Researchers have documented one of the first instances of social avoidance in a non-human animal
Why some conservationists are demolishing dams in the name of rivers and fish
Butterflies and wildebeests aren't the only species you can find migrating en masse
Apes may be aware of the minds of others—yet another remarkable finding about the cognitive abilities of non-human animals
Smithsonian's cheetah conservation program welcomes the springtime births after careful planning
The tiniest of creatures keep the fabric of our world together, but are often overlooked
In the Jardines de la Reina, an archipelago in the southern part of Cuba, two species have managed to co-exist in not-quite-harmony
Lionfish, which are native to the Indo-Pacific but were accidentally introduced to the Caribbean, are decimating native fish species
A new study suggests that fruit, not social relationships, could be the main driver of larger brains
First, the female collects water from a leaf in order to hydrate the eggs inside her. then releases them for the male to fertilize
The West may have rejected whale captivity, but the painful relationship between humans and orcas is far from over
A single marula tree can provide up to 1.5 tons of fruit each season--as much as 90,000 fruits
By learning how zebrafish regenerate their retinas, researchers could figure out how to help humans do the same
The soil in the rainforests of Barro Colorado is packed with nutrients, but where does it come from?
When it comes to sex appeal, it's not all in your genes (it's also in your proteins!)
Get out your binoculars—birds are making their annual trek north
King Kong's biggest enemy isn’t humans—it’s the laws of physics
At a new Smithsonian exhibition, the skulls of “Limbo” and “Green Lady” have a story to tell
How does the desert-dwelling oryx survive a body temperature that would kill other mammals? The answer lies in a panting mechanism
For lions hunting buffalo in the Manyeleti, calculation is always at play: An adult male buffalo may be harder to bring down
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